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Ullswater MTB GPS route kicking off in Patterdale YHA. It's about 9 miles long and circles Birk, Sleet and Place Fells along the edge of Ullswater and back through Boredale. The trail by Ullswater undulates along the side of the lake with quite a few technical sections and a little bit of carrying in places. There is one significant climb out of Boredale but even this is rideable until the last short section and the carry to the top.

This Ullswater GPS loop in the lake districts starts in Patterdale. The route is short but highly technical route taking in the Ullswater singletrack and Boredale Hause. More info on the region http://www.ibikeride.com/england/2392-ullswater-mountain-biking-in-the-lake-district

The Triple Threat is a loop around the North Downs, taking in St Marthas, Newlands Corner, some of the North Downs way and a couple of picturesque Surrey villages – Shere and Albury. The route takes about surrsan hour at moderate pace and takes its name from the 3 killer climbs – we climb St Marthas in both directions and climb to Newlands Corner!

The route starts from the car park for St Marthas church off Halfpenny Lane (a single track road joining Guildford and Chilworth). From here, we head straight up the west side of St Marthas for the first of the killer climbs.

[Update – not on the GPX – there is a nice jumpy/bermed trail from the top of St Marthas that comes out in the same place. Keep an eye out for a trail branching off left in the pine trees near the top of the descent.]

Apart from one rutted descent called the boat it is not very technical and has some long wide bridlepath, country road and singeltrack sections.

Includes all the best of Holmbury Hill but also adds on some nice technical trails on Pitch Hill in one loop. It starts and ends in the Quarry car park and will take about 1.5 hours or less at moderate pace.

The route starts by taking the bridleway leading down out of the bottom of the car park, when veering right and heading diagonally up, before doubling back on yourself to the right (hint: have a look for tracks on your left and right if you like big thrills!). After climbing a bit more, double back left on yourself again into a mini quarry type area. Take the steep rocky climb around the far side (you might well have to push some of it) and, once at the top, head right and keep going on any of the numerous trails until you reach the lookout point.

3 classic trails on 3 classic trails on Holmbury Hill (Yoghurt Pots, Telegraph Row & Barry Knows Best in that order) in one loop. It starts from and ends in the Walking Bottom car park and will only take 30 mins to 1 hour depending on your pace.in that order) in one loop. It starts from and ends in the Walking Bottom car park and will only take 30 mins to 1 hour depending on your pace.

A good place to park is in the Holmbury YHA car park (Radnor Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NW). Bear in mind this is the end of the route not the beginning. You need to go a little east to find the start.

Also the GPS has a bit of footpath which you need to walk down to the road 5 mins into the ride. Apart from that it is fairly straight forward to follow.

As many of Swaledale's best trails as you can get into one massive ride, with optional stops at The Dales Bike Centre, The Red Lion, The CB Inn and the Ghyllfoot tea room at Gunnerside. Routes starts at a Car Park on the left, half a mile west of Healaugh on the main road- many escape routes are available to this point as they will all be downhill, if fatigue or bad weather intervene. The route has over a mile of vertical climbing and you climb to over 500m above sea level on five separate occasions

A long ride out from Spean Bridge circumnavigating Ben Nevis, starting on forest roads, cycle paths and road, before heading out up the glen above Kinlochleven and into the wilderness. A proper Big Country ride best left for the long daylight hours of summer. One 4km bike hike section at about 60km in.

These two loops can be done on their own as a good ride but paired together provide a nice few hours out with the option of a pub stop at either halfway or at the end. It is best done with the wind from the west to help speed you along the descents.

A massive route taking in some great natural riding in the hills south of Llangollen. This route starts from the longstay car park on the outskirts of Llangollen as the parking is half the price of the town centre carpark where this route usually starts from.

The Llangollen Badi is a 10.4 mile mountain bike route that starts in Llangollen, North Wales, and heads into the Ceiriog Valley and back. It consists of two big climbs at two steep, rocky descents that finishes with it's name sake, the infamous Allt y Badi. It may be short but don't underestimate this ride, it's not for the fait hearted!

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Llangollen Badi

Calderdale Circuit MTB GPS route is 18.3 miles long and starts in Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. It climbs west out of the town for a circular route around Calderdale. There is a good mixture of trails from tight singletrack to wide fast gravel tracks and some technical descending. You’ll need your climbing legs for this one as, although the total amount of climbing is not huge, it comes in big lumps.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Calderdale Circuit

The Penycloddiau Circuit MTB GPX Route is in the Clwydian Range, in North Wales. It is 11 miles long and starts in the car park at Moel Arthur. It is grased easy as there is nothing too technical or too steep but with stunning views pretty much every direction you look. Most of the ride is on rocky doubletrack but being the Clwyds if it is wet it will also be muddy. This route is the first loop used on the Moel Arthur Circuits route.

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GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Penycloddiau Circuit

The Mawddach Estuary and Pont Scethin mountain bike GPX route is in Snowdonia (western edge of Snowdonia national park) in North Wales. It is a 29.6 mile long route and graded Hard (difficult) in ability.

It starts from just outside Dolgellau with a gentle warm up and beautiful views on the Mawddach Trail before heading into the mountains behind Barmouth for some long, hard climbs and technical, rocky descents.

The Marin and Moel Siabod GPX mountain bike route is a moderately graded and 26.5 miles long in North Wales. It adds a loop of natural trails into the middle of the Marin Trail. It uses part of the historic Sarn Helen trail to head south from the Marin Trail before a return leg below Moel Siabod. This extra loop has a mixture of forest tracks, rutted double track, bouldery descending and fantastic views. It kicks off from the Marin car park.

The Marin - Cowlyd Killer mountain bike GPX Route is in Snowdonia in North Wales. This mountain bike route of 26.3 miles adds an extremely challenging loop of trails to the Marin Trail. The extra riding starts with a long and very steep climb out of Trefriw before some very technical riding around Llyn Cowlyd. There is more technical riding from Capel Curigto Llyn Crafnant, before the route heads east, past Llyn Geirionydd, to join the Marin Trail. A lot of the technical riding is on the flat or uphill, which will reduce a good riders pace to around 4mph. It’s a real test of skill and slow control and you’ve got to like technical climbing.

It starts from the Marin car park.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Marin - Cowlyd Killer

The Clwyds and Nercwys Forest GPX mountain bike route is graded moderate and is in the the Clwydian Range in North Wales. Starting from below Moel Famau this mountain bike route follows the rolling hills to Nercwys Forest before returning along the Southern end of the Clwydian Range. Not especially technical but it does contain some really nice descents. There is a bit of tarmac on this ride but it is mainly along quiet country lanes and is quite enjoyable. It makes the ride feel slightly less than its distance of 21 miles.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Clwyds and Nercwys Forest

The Cilcain Circuit GPX mountain bike GPX route is a GPS track in the Clwydian Range in North Wales. It is 19 miles long and graded moderate in technical ability. The Clwydian Range is a chain of hills just inside the North Wales border near Chester. It crosses the eastern flanks of Moel Famau, heading to the village of Cilcain and back. The riding is on a good mixture of trails with wide forest tracks, muddy and rocky singletrack, fast sweeping descents and technical rock sections. The trails are pretty much ridable all year but when it's wet it's muddy.

Snowdon - Twin Peaks GPX Route is a mountain bike GPS track is an extremely diffcult and technical ride. It is 19.2 miles long. Snwodon is in Snowdonia in North Wales. It uses all the bridleways on Snowdon and in doing so reaches the summit twice. Steep, bouldery trials that will test your riding skills to the limit make up the majority of this route. The percentages included on what is ridable are based on a very fit rider comfortable with riding Scottish level black runs. There is a lot of hike-a-biking on this route so you must be happy with pushing and carrying your bike. When riding this route please adhere to the times of the voluntary bike ban.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Snowdon - Twin Peaks

The Snowdon - Rhyd Ddu GPS MTB Route is in Snowdonia in North Wales. It is graded as hard / difficult and is 15 miles long. It starts in Llanberis.

After climbing the Llanberis path to the summit of Snowdon it descends the Rhyd Ddu path. Rhyd Ddu is the hardest and most consistantly technical bridleway on Snowdon. It starts on the opposite side of the cafe to the Llanberis trail with a treacherous push across the top of a 350m drop before descending boulder after boulder after boulder all the way to Rdhy Ddu village at the bottom. If you want to ride this route please adhere to the times of the voluntary bike ban.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Snowdon - Rhyd Ddu

The Snowdon - Llanberis Path 10 mile mountain bike GPS route starts in Llanberis, in Snowdonia, North Wales and climbs the Llanberis Path to the summit of Snowdon before returning down the same track.It is graded Difficult/ Hard. Before attempting this, or any of the other Snowdon routes, remember even though it is covered in tourists Snowdon is a big mountain, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security. The majority of the riding is made up of steep, bouldery trials that will test your riding skills to the limit. The percentages on what is ridable are based on a very fit rider comfortable with Scottish level black runs. Which ever route you choose there will be a certain amount of hike-a-biking, so you must be happy with pushing and carrying your bike. Also, please adhere to the times of the voluntary bike ban.

Moel Famau and the Vale of Clwyd in the the Clwydian Range in North Wales is a moderately graded 16 mile mountain bike route. The Clwydian Range, a chain of hills just inside the North Wales border near Chester. The riding on this route, although not very technical, is enjoyable as it has a good mixture of trails and a great descent off Moel Famau into the Vale of Clwyd. The trails are pretty much ridable all year but when it's wet it's muddy.

Gunnerside Gill & Apedale mountain bike route in the Yorkshire Dales is 28.5 miles long and is graded moderate. It heads up Swaledale and Gunnerside before returning through Apedale. There's a good mixture of rocky trails through the Swaledale and over the moors with some great descents and long climbs in Gunnerside Gill and Apedale. Although a long, hard ride Gunnerside has some good mid-ride refuelling options.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Gunnerside Gill & Apedale

The Llanarmon Loop mountain bike route is in The Clwydian Range in North Wales. It is graded easy. This mountain bike route of 13 miles starts from Graianrhyd, a small village to the east of the Clwydian Range in North Wales. It follows the trails through the low hills around Llanarmon-yn-Ial, Eryrys and Nercwys Forest for some great riding on a mixture of double track, singletrack and forest track.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Llanarmon Loop

The Rochdale Route in Calderdale is 29.5 miles long and is graded difficult / hard. It starts from the Watergrove reservoir on the Mary Towneley Loop and Pennine Bridleway at the North East edge of Rochdale. The ride circles Todmorden and drops through three steep sided valleys on the way, which includes some fantastic riding on the famous Calderdale packhorse trails. Be careful though as, while there are lots of rocks, in the wet this ride can be quite muddy in parts.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Rochdale Route

Pontfadog and the Vale of Llangollen mountain bike route takes in the Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns. It is graded moderate and is 8.5 miles long. It mainly consists of two big climbs and two big descents, from the Cieiorg Valley to the Vale of Llangollen and back. The descents are definitely worth the climbs, as are the stunning views. The ride starts in Pontfadog from a car park on the main road, next to the river and opposite the Post Office.

The Beast of Llangollen mountain bike route takes in Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns in North Wales. It is graded hard/ difficult and is 26.4 miles long.

It heads to the Ceiriog Valley and back from Llangollen via some of the steepest, longest climbs and steepest, rockiest descents. With around 4800ft of climbing on the way it is definitely a beast of a ride but one that will leave a big (tired) grin on your face after taking in most of the best descents the valleys have to offer.

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GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Beast of Llangollen

Cilcain and Moel Famau Forest mountain bike route in the Clwydian Range in North Wales is graded as easy and is 11.2 miles long. It starts from the view point car park on the lanes above Cilcain, a village situated just below the Clwydian Range in North Wales. The route is a good mixture of singletrack, fire roads, double track and great views. Some of the climbs might get you sweating but it finishes with a two mile desent that will put a big smile on your face.

This Long Mynd mountain bike track in the Shropshire Hills is graded as hard/ difficult. It is 27.6 miles long and starts in Church Stretton, Shropshire. It’s a winch and plummet route that reaches the ridge five times, with little riding on the flat in between. It takes in the best descents the hills have to offer but also a lot of hard climbs. While your legs will definitely be sore you should finish with a big grin on your face.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Long Mynd Hard

The Pen y Gwely Reservoir mountain bike route takes in the Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns in North Wales. It is graded Easy and is 12.6 miles long.

It starts in the car park by the community centre in Glyn Ceiriog, a village in the Ceiriog Valley in North Wales. Although it's an easy ride it does start with a big climb out of the valley but it is on tarmac. Once at the top the route retains its altitude, staying on the undulating trails across the hill tops until the final big descent back into the Ceiriog Valley. It's definitely worth the effort of the first climb.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Pen y Gwely Reservoir

The Llyn Cowlyd mountain bike route is in Snowdonia in North Wales. It is graded as Difficult/ Hard and is 16.9 miles long. It starts from the Crafnant car park just above Trefriw in the Conwy Valley. Although the ride is not that long it takes in a good few miles of technical, rocky trails through the stunning scenery the Snowdonia National Park. This is combined with a very 'out in the wilds' feeling, which can become even wilder in bad weather, especially in the high valley that contains Llyn Cowlyd.

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GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Llyn Cowlyd

Graianrhyd and Nercwys Forest mountain bike route in the Clwydian Range on North Wales. It is graded easy and is 9.8 miles long. It starts from the car park at the Rose and Crown in Graianrhyd (please pop in and let the landlord know you’re there). Graianrhyd is a a small village to the east of the Clwydian Range. It follows the trails through the low hills around Eryrys and Nercwys Forest for some great riding on a mixture of double track, singletrack and forest track.

The Stiperstones & Corndon Hill mountain bike route is in Shropshire in the West Midlands. It is graded as Moderate and is 19.6 miles long and start starts from the car park on the lane through Snailbeach, south west of Shrewsbury. The route traverses the ridges of Stapeley Hill and the Stiperstones and circles Corndon hill at the halfway point. Farm land joins these sections and, whilst not the most technical riding, it's still an enjoyable old school XC ride with fantastic views. Although it can be heavy going in the wet it is still rideable.

Long Mynd Loop mountain bike route in Shropshire is graded Moderate and is 18.6 miles long. The route is a good introduction to the Long Mynd area, just south of Shrewsbury. It contains challenging steep climbs and fast descents, but with a flat ridge line that allows you a rest in between. The ride starts in the centre of Church Stretton conveniently next to a Co-op and some public toilets, at a pay and display car park that isn't expensive.

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GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Long Mynd Loop

Long Mynd Long mountain bike track in shropshire is graded Hard/ Difficult and is 29 miles long. It traverses almost the whole length of the Long Mynd ridge. It has some great descents but with over 4600ft of ascent make sure you take your climbing legs. The ride starts off in the centre of Church Stretton, conveniently next to a Co-op and some public toilets, at a pay and display car park that isn't expensive.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Long Mynd Long

Long Mynd and the Devil's Chair mountain bike track in Shropshire is graded moderate and is 24.8 miles long. It starts from Church Stretton. It climbs over Long Mynd to the Stiperstones before traversing the ridge and returning. There is one really hard climb, that being the first one out of Carding Mill Valley, but after that the route consists of long but steady climbs and three 2 mile descents with nothing too technical, just fun and fast. With 9 miles spent on quite country lanes the ride does seem shorter than the full distance would suggest. The ride starts off in the centre of Church Stretton, conveniently next to a Co-op and some public toilets, at a pay and display car park which isn't too expensive.

Long Mynd - Little Stretton mountain bike route is in Shropshire. It is graded moderate and is 20 miles long. It is a great alternative to the Long Mynd Classic route. Even though it doesn’t use Minton Batch it has some fantastic descents and uses some of the fastest these hills have to offer. The ride starts off in the centre of Church Stretton, conveniently next to a Co-op and some public toilets, at a pay and display car park which isn't expensive, and free on Sunday.

Langthwaite and Reeth Moor is a mountain bike trail in the Yorkshire Dales. It is graded moderate and is 19 miles long. It is based around Reeth, at the junction of Swaledale and Akengarthdale in the Yorkshire Dales. It is split over two sections of different length each containing a big up and down. The first and largest section climbs from Langthwaite to the top of Reeth Moor before descending towards Reeth. After Reeth is the shorter, but more severe and technical, climb and descent of Fremington Edge. The trails go through a number of old earthworks and quarries so are predominantly rocky with a few sections of singletrack. It starts at the Red Lion in Langthwaite.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Langthwaite and Reeth Moor

Hebden Bridge and the Bronte Way mountain bike route in Calderdale is graded Hard/ Difficult and is 21.4 miles long. It follows the trails across the moorlands north of Calderdale, in South Yorkshire. After starting from Hebden Bridge the route goes through Oxenhope, then along the Bronte Way to Ogden Water, before returning. It's a great ride with a mixture of terrain for the descents, which includes Pecket Well, and some big climbs that will get your legs burning. If you do this on a bad day bear in mind it can be a bit bleak on't moor, as there is nowhere to hide from the weather.

Hebden Bridge - Singletrack Route in Calderdale, West Yorkshire is a moderately graded 23.5 mountain bike ride. It starts in Hebden Bridge and follows a big loop to Todmorden and back. It contains some great riding, the first half of which takes in the moors and reservoirs of the area. The second half drops through Calderdale, past the outskirts of Todmorden, following the packhorse trails and singletrack that criss-crosses the valley on the way back to Hebden Bridge.

Kicks off from the car park in the centre of town, just over the bridge from St George's Square, near the A6033.

Moel Arthur Circuits in the Clwydian Range in North Wales is a moderately graded 20 mile long mountain bike route. It comprises of two loops starting the car park at Moel Arthur in the Clwydian Range. The first loop is a fairly easy loop of 11miles with nothing too technical or too steep. The second loop, although shorter at 9.5miles, has some rocky, loose descents and climbs that are long and steep in places. Most of the ride takes place on rocky doubletrack but being the Clwyds if it is wet it will also be muddy.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Moel Arthur Circuits

Llandegla and Back mountain bike route is in the Clwydian Range in North Wales. I tis graded Difficult/ Hard and is 36.3 miles long. It starts from the Moel Famau car park. Using a mixture of tarmac and trails it heads out through Nercwys Forest on the way to the manmade singletrack at Llandegla. After taking in the Black Route leave the forest on the historic Offa’s Dyke trail before returning to Moel Famau along the ridge of the Clwyds. This big day out in the hills is a great mixture of pure XC and singletrack fun with good café stops on the way.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Llandegla and Back

Helvellyn - Sticks Pass mountain bike route is in the Eastern Lake District is draged Hard/ Difficult and is 11.6 miles long. It starts from Glenridding (from the junction on the main road at the bridge over the river, by the corner shop). It climbs to the summit of Helvellyn via Glenridding Common before finishing with a descent of Sticks Pass. It’s a fantastic ‘proper’ mountain bike ride with lots of very technical descending, which is ample compensation for the sections of hike-a-biking.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Helvellyn - Sticks Pass.

The Garburn Pass mountain bike route can be found in the East Lake District. It is graded Hard / Difficult and is 22 miles long. It kicks off in Waterhead (at the car park near the Regent Hotel on the edge of Windermere) just outside Ambleside, on the shore of lake Windermere. This mountain bike route heads east to Kentmere and back. It's not an easy ride with just over 4100ft of climbing in 22 miles. There are plenty of steep climbs, the biggest being the climb out of Kentmere to the top of the Garburn Pass. This is definitely a climbers route, but one with plenty of great descents.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Garburn Pass

Grizedale - Parkamoor mountain bike route is in the South Lake District. It is graded Hard / Difficult. The MTB route is 17.1 miles of great rocky riding starting from the Grizedale Vistors Centre. It begins on the man made mountain bike trails of The North Face Trail, before heading along the fells above Coniston Water for the fantastic Parkamoor descent into High Nibthwaite. Although this descent is the highlight the ones that follow don't disappoint and there's a real rock fest to finish.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here:Grizedale - Parkamoor

Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak Trail is a mountain bike route in The White Peak area of the Derbyshire Dales in the rolling hills and valleys of the Peak District. It is graded Moderate and is 26 miles long.

The route travels in an anticlockwise direction from the High Peak Trail and takes in a good number of the Dales. As well as stunning scenery there some great descents and hard climbs. Keep an eye on the weather though, if it’s wet it’ll be slippery with mud and the famous White Peak limestone. There is also one section, mentioned in the text, which could flood when the River Wye is high. It hasn't been a problem for me so far though. The ride starts in Sparklow car park on the High Peak Trail, just off the A515, 6.5 miles south east of Buxton.

The Rowarth Route is a mountain bike route is in the Dark Peak side of the Peak District in Derbyshire. Is is graded moderate in technical ability and is 17.6 miles long.

It starts in Hayfield (visitors centre car park), circles then goes through the village of Rowarth a few miles to the North West. The trails are split between the grit stone of the Dark Peak and limestone towards the Goyt Valley. This produces a ride with some nice variety as well as some great descents.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Rowarth Route

Macc Forest Hard is a mountain bike route in the Peak District in England. It is graded as Hard / Difficult in technical ability and is 24.6 miles long. It covers much of the classic route as well as Tegg’s Nose and a couple of different trails around Three Shire Heads. The extra trails give the route a real kick with some tough rocky challenges to try and clean. Even with the variations it still retains all the good bits from the Classic route. It starts from the car park at the far end of the Ridgegate Reservoir (GR961711).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Macc Forest Hard

Macc Forest Classic is a mountain bike route in the Peak District in Engalnd. It is graded moderate and is 18.4 miles long. It climbs through Macc Forest to the Cat and Fiddle pub before looping back through Three Shire Heads. The ride is a good taster of rocky Peak District riding, and includes some great descents. It kicks off from the from the Trentaback car park opposite the Trentaback Reservoir (GR961711).

GPS log courtesy of The Edge Cycleworks. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Macc Forest Classic

Ladybower Loop is a mountain bike route in the Dark Peak side of the Peak District in England. It is graded as Hard / Difficult in technical ability and is 28.3 miles long. Itt starts from the top end of the Ladybower Reservoir and heads out though Hope valley and returns via Edale valley following some of the best trails the Dark Peak has to offer. With adrenaline inducing descents and tricky, technical climbs this ride will push the limit of your skills and stamina. It starts from the car park at the Upper Derwent Information Centre(GR172893).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Ladybower Loop

Ladybower Loop - Medium mountin bike route is in the Dark Peak side of the Peak District. It is graded moderate and is 20.3 miles long. It' s an easier option than the full 28 mile route. It still packs in some great Dark Peak riding with some fantastic descents and a lower percentage of tarmac. It is still not an easy option as the rocky terrain will wear out your arms as well as your legs. Start from the Upper Derwent Information Centre(GR172893).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Ladybower Loop - Medium

Hayfield - Jacob's Ladder mountain bike route is in the Peak District. It is graded technically Hard / Difficult and is 17.5 miles long. It starts from Hayfield. It is the classic Dark Peak route that takes in the Jacob's Ladder, Rushup Edge and Roych Clough descents. The main climbs are directly to the back of Jacob's Ladder from Hayfield and up to Rushup Edge via Hollins Cross and Mam Tor. Although not exceptionally long the rocky terrain, combined with difficult climbs and steep technical descents, makes this route a tough one. It kicks off from the Visitor Centre car park (GR035869) and head towards Hayfield in the direction of the church.

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GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Hayfield - Jacob's Ladder

Hayfield - Jacobs Ladder - Long Version mountain bike route is a tough 21.4 miles on the western edge of the Dark Peak. It includes some of the most challenging climbs in the Peak District but there are some fantastic descents as payback, including Jacob's Ladder. The ride starts from the Visitor Centre car park in Hayfield(GR035869).

Hayfield and the Goyt Valley mountain bike route is in the Peak District. It is graded moderate and is 19.6 miles long. It heads west from Hayfield to the Goyt Valley, away from the big hills of the Dark Peak. Don’t let this deceive you though, it still contains some big climbs. These climbs are paid back with some great gritstone descents, which are a good introduction to Dark Peak riding as, while they are not too technical, they are great fun. The ride starts from the Visitor Centre car park in Hayfield (GR035869).

Glossop - Cut Gate is a mountain bike route in the Dark Peak side of Peak District. It is graded Hard / Difficult and is a mammoth 44.7 miles long. It starts from Glossop, in the Peak District. It takes you through Edale valley and over Cut Gate for some great, technical Dark Peak riding. It is a hard ride that should not be underestimated. If you are of good fitness it should take 6-8 hrs to complete. It is definitely worth the effort as it contains a number of challenging climbs and fantastic descents. The ride starts from a free car park in Glossop just off the A624, near to the junction with the A57 and the Tourist Information Centre. Kick off rom the car park (GR035940) turn left onto the A624 and climb out of Glossop, towards Hayfield.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Glossop - Cut Gate

The Castleton Carrousel is a mountain bike route in the Dark Peak side of the Peak District. It is graded technically Hard / difficult and is 25.8 miles long. It takes you round and round and up and down on the trails around Castleton. It includes some of the best descents the Dark Peak area has to offer and a few testing climbs. There are a few options though. The climb out of Bradwell is a push for half its length but worth it for the descent. However, there is a short cut. For more technical descending it’s also possible to include The Beast as an ‘Out & Back’. Which ever way you do it, it’s a technical and demanding route that will push your fitness and skills to the limit.

Start on the lane leading to the Treak Cavern, there is plenty of parking available in the pay and display laybys (GR137830).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Castleton Carrousel

Bakewell - Beeley Hill is a mountain bike route in the White Peak side of the Peak District. It is graded as technically Moderate and is 20.6 miles long. The rolling limestone hills of this area give some good riding, which is combined with great scenery. Although the elevation is never that high there are some fun descents and testing climbs. While this route can get quite muddy it is always rideable. However, you will need to watch out for wet roots and limestone, they’re very slippery.

High Street to Hell is mountain bike route in the Eastern Lake District. It is graded as technically Hard / Difficult and is split over two days as it is just over 43 miles long. It starts from Waterhead and the first day takes you from Ambleside YHA to Patterdale YHA via High Street and contains 25.3 miles of riding and 5136ft climbing. It is a big day in the mountains that ends with a technical trail along the edge of Ullswater.

Start by leaving the Ambleside YHA (GR377031) and turn left on the A591.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: High Street to Hell

Loughrigg Fell is a mountain bike route in the southern Lake District. It is graded technically moderate and is 19.3 miles starts from Waterhead, just south of Ambleside. It circles Loughrigg Fell and also takes in Black Fell and Little Langdale. The riding is rocky, so the route is pretty weather proof. The climbing is a lot less arduous than most of the Lake District routes as the height of the Fells in this area is not too great. That doesn't mean the descents aren't any good, there are some great ones.

Lake Vyrnwy is a mountain bike route in North Wales. It is graded as technically moderate and is 18.5 miles long. It is set in the beautiful area around Lake Vyrnwy in Northern Powys. It uses tracks through the forest to the East of the lake for a mixture of rocky doubletrack and grassy, muddy trails. The route is still rideable in the worst of weather as the grassy and muddy parts are mainly used for the descents.

Start from the car park by the wooden sculpture park at the bottom of the dam (GR018190).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Lake Vyrnwy

Cli-machx Harder is a mountain bike route in the Dyfi Forest, near Machynlleth in Mid Wales. It adds more onto the great man made Cli-machx 9 mile trail by adding natural sections on taking it to 14.6 miles long ride. so if you are travelling a long way it more justifies the trip. It is graded technically hard / difficult. There are an extra four great descents spread out across the route to spice things up.

Start from the Cli-machx car park (GR759063) and follow the Cli-machx trail up the long fire track climb.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Cli-machx Harder

Cilcain and the Vale of Clwyd mountain bike route is in the Clwydian Range in North Wales. It is graded as technically moderate and is 18 miles long. It takes in the low trails to the east of Moel Famau, on the way to Cilcain. After climbing to the ridge of the Clwydian Range the second half follows trails used in my 'Moel Famau and the Vale of Clwyd' route. The ride is more challenging than the Moel Famau route as the trails to Cilcain, and the descent into the Vale of Clwyd, are a bit more tricky. It's also 2 miles longer. Pretty much rideable all year round but muddy when wet.

Ceiriog Valley and the Vale of Llangollen mountain bike route takes in the Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns in North Wales. It is graded moderate in technical ability and is 21.3 miles long and starts in Glyn Ceiriog. It takes in the trails towards the eastern end of the Ceiriog Valley and for a short time drops into the Vale of Llangollen. This ride contains some testing climbs, which are paid back by some fast rocky descents and fantastic views. Start from the car park by the Community Centre in Glyn Ceiriog (GR204379).

The Pheasant Track mountain bike trail in North Wales takes in the Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns. It is graded as technically Hard / Difficult and is 20.1 miles long. It starts from Glyn Ceiriog in Wrexham County, North Wales. It uses trails in the Ceiriog Valley to the south and west of Glyn Ceiriog, which includes the Pheasant Track across Bryn Du. The route is about 40% tarmac but this is generally on the flat and the climbs, which helps reserve your energy for the fantastic off-road sections. It kicks off from the car park by the community centre (GR204379).

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GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Pheasant Track

Gyrn Moelfre is a mountain bike route that takes in the Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns in North Wales. This is the medium version of the same named route and is graded moderate in technical ability and is 17.9 miles long. It travels through the hills on the south side of the Ceiriog Valley, in North Wales. This ride is on a mixture of trails that include loose rocks, muddy ruts, slate bedrock and grassy fields, with a bit of tarmac to link it up. It’s a great ride with lots to keep you concentrating on the trail ahead but don’t forget to look up once in a while, the views are stunning. It starts from the car park by the community centre in Glyn Ceiriog (GR204379)

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GPS log courtesy of Flsttyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Gyrn Moelfre Medium Route

Gyrn Moelfre is a moutnain bike trail that takes in the Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns in North Wales. This is the longer version of the route (see medium version here). It is also graded moderate for technical ability and 23.5 miles long and starts in Glyn Ceiriog, and travels through the hills to the south side of the Ceiriog Valley. Stunning scenery and great riding make this loop well worth it. There is lots of great descending on this route but make sure you take your climbing legs as there are plenty of long steep climbs.

It starts from the car park by the community centre in Glyn Ceiriog (GR204379).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Gyrn Moelfre Long Version

Cadair Idris in a mountain bike route in Snowdonia in North Wales. It is graded hard / difficult in technical ability and is 15.5 miles long. It takes you to the summit of Cadair Idris, an 893m mountain near Dolgellau on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. It is a big mountain with a good variety of trails including double track, grassy trails, sinlgetrack and a final 1.5 miles of boulder strewn trail at the top. While there is some hike-a-biking the mountain is mostly ridable, if you have the legs for it.

It starts from the Community Centre car park in Abergynolwyn (GR677069).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB

A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Cadair Idris

Walna Scar mountain bike route is in the Southern Lake District. It is graded as technically difficult and is 22.3 miles long. It starts from the village of Torver, just south of Coniston in the Lake District. The ride gets harder as it progresses with the fun singletrack across Torver Low Common leading on to higher and higher fells and bigger and bigger rocks. This concludes with the final challenge of Walna Scar. Walna Scar is a beast of a climb but the descent on the other side is more than worth it. Big rocks and lots of fun!

The route starts from the small car park at the chapel in Torver (GR285943).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here:Walna Scar

Ullswater mountain bike route in the Eastern Lake District is graded technically moderate and is 9 miles long. It is a fun mountain bike route starting at Patterdale YHA. It circles Birk, Sleet and Place Fells along the edge of Ullswater and back through Boredale. The trail by Ullswater undulates along the side of the lake with quite a few technical sections and a little bit of carrying in places. There is one significant climb out of Boredale but even this is rideable until the last short section and the carry to the top.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here:: Ullswater

Staveley and the Nan Bield Pass mountain bike route is in the Eastern Lake District in North West England. It is graded as technically difficult / hard and is 21.5 miles long. The section from Kentmere to Haweswater and back includes a lot of technical riding on loose boulders and bedrock. There are a couple of very steep climbs and the one from Haweswater to the top of the Nan Bield Pass involves a difficult hike-a-bike. If that is your kind of thing then carry on. It begins from the car park behind Wheelbase cycles in Staveley(GR471983).

Staveley and the Garburn Pass mountain bike route is in the Eastern Lake District in North West England. It is graded as technically hard/ difficult and is 19.3 miles long. It is a great ride for those who like technical Lake District riding. It climbs the Garburn Pass from the Troutbeck side, which is mainly rideable but with a few difficult sections that only the best will clean. Descending the Garburn Pass into Kentmere is for those who like steep, loose, boulder strewn, technical descents. Although the Garburn Pass is the first and best descent the rest will not disappoint with a good mixture of pick your way down boulders and fast blasts.

Staveley - Three Passes mountain bike route can be found in the Eastern Lake District in North West England. It is graded as technically hard / difficult and is 25 miles long. It is a beast of a Lake District ride starting in Staveley. It crosses three classic passes, which results in lots of technical, rocky riding. The climbs are big and brutal with lots of hike-a-biking but this pays back with seemingly endless technical descending. If you like big, hard rides this has got to be on your 'to do' list.

Skiddaw Circuit and Summit mountain bike route is in the Northern Lake District in North West England. It is graded as technically hard / difficult and is 22 miles long with just over 4400ft of climbing. It starts from Keswick and circles Skiddaw using the Skiddaw House trail, before a steep ascent of the mountain. With a fantastic descent from Skiddaw House to Keswick it's worth doing even if you don't make the summit.

Rivington Pike mountain bike route is in Lancashire in Noth West England. It is graded as technically moderate and is 17.5 miles long. North West of Bolton is Rivington Country Park. This this route takes in many of the Parks attractions, including Rivington Pike, as well as venturing outside to visit each of the reservoirs in the valley. The terrain is not too difficult but there are a few technical sections that make this route well worth riding.

It begins at the car park by the Great House Barn café and the Information Centre (GR628138).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Rivington Pike

Parkamoor - Claife Heights mountain bike route is in the Southern Lake District in North West England. It is graded as technically moderately and is 23.5 miles long. It starts from Hawkshead in the southern Lake District. It begins by following The North Face Trail before leaving Grizedale Forest for lots of natural rocky riding, which includes the Parkamoor descent and Claife Heights.

Bakewell and Longstone Edge mountain bike track is in the Peak district. It is graded technically moderate and is 8.5 miles long. It starts in Bakewell and travels through the rolling hills of the White Peak to Stoney Middleton and back. As well as some great riding there are some excellent views, especially on the trails across Longstone Edge.

It begins from the old railway station car park on the Monsal trail (GR222690).

Miller's Crossing is a mountaib bike route in The White Peak of the Peak District. It is graded as technically moderate and is 26.9 miles long. It travels most of the length of the Monsal Trail in the Peak District and takes you through all the tunnels. But don’t let the old railway cycle track fool you this is no easy ride. The cross over point at Miller’s Dale station sends you out on three loops into the hills. There may be some big climbs but they are rewarded with some great descents. To keep your strength up there are two chances to visit the café at Blackwell Mill Bike Hire. There are also plenty of facilities at the start point of Hassop Station.

This classic South Downs Mountain Bike route starts from Amberley Working Museum which is situated in the heart of the South Downs. The route has a number of leg warming hills and exciting descents on the Downs based between Amberley, Arundel & Steyning.

This classic South Downs Mountain Bike route starts from Amberley Working Museum which is situated in the heart of the South Downs. The route has a number of leg warming hills and exciting descents on the Downs based between Amberley, Arundel & Steyning.

This classic South Downs Mountain Bike route starts from Amberley Working Museum which is situated in the heart of the South Downs. The route has a number of leg warming hills and exciting descents on the Downs based between Amberley, Arundel & Steyning.

This MTB ride starts across the road from the country’s largest vineyard which offers a unique starting section for this challenging ride. This ride showcases the North Downs in all its amazing glory and the routes weave through the exciting forest covered tracks and bridleways of Ranmore Common, Hurst Wood, Wooton Common and Broadmoor.

This MTB ride starts across the road from the country’s largest vineyard which offers a unique starting section for this challenging ride. This ride showcases the North Downs in all its amazing glory and the routes weave through the exciting forest covered tracks and bridleways of Ranmore Common, Hurst Wood, Wooton Common and Broadmoor.

The first big climb gets you onto the ridge, then it’s a roller-coaster of delights as you head west on the famous South Downs Way. From here the route has some awesome descents and yes some challenging climbs too!

Takes in Wolstonbury Hill and a spell on the super scenic South Downs Way.

Home of the historic Swanage Railway line, the route heads straight out onto the white chalky ridges of the stunning Jurassic Coastline. Along the route you’ll take in some of the best vistas the Dorset coast has to offer including getting up close and personal with Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. The route itself is a stunning mix of big wide chalky downs, long sweeping descents, challenging climbs and fast flowing technical single-track. - See more at: http://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/wiggle-purbeck-hill-a-saurus-mtb/#sthash.LigaxBWI.dpuf

Home of the historic Swanage Railway line, the route heads straight out onto the white chalky ridges of the stunning Jurassic Coastline. Along the route you’ll take in some of the best vistas the Dorset coast has to offer including getting up close and personal with Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. The route itself is a stunning mix of big wide chalky downs, long sweeping descents, challenging climbs and fast flowing technical single-track. - See more at: http://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/events/wiggle-purbeck-hill-a-saurus-mtb/#sthash.LigaxBWI.dpuf

Dolgellau and Rhydcriw mountain bike route is in Snowdonia in North Wales. It is graded difficult and is 30 miles long. It starts on the outskirts of Dolgellau in Wales, just south of Coed-y-Brenin. It follows a figure of eight route along the north and western flanks of Cadair Idris. There is a good mixture of trails from rolling double track to technical rocky sections with a nice bit of singletrack thrown in. There are also a few of long sections of tarmac but they are mostly on (big) climbs, accompanied by the stunning mountainous scenery of southern Snowdonia and the Irish Sea.

Start from the Mawddach Trail car park just outside Dolgellau on the junction of the A493 and A470 (GR714182).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Dolgellau and Rhydcriw

The Rhydcriw Round mountain bike route is 19.3 miles long and graded technically difficult / hard. It covers the trails over Rhydcriw in the hills to the west of Cadair idris, in Snowdonia. The trails are mainly rocky double track with a nice bit of singletrack and steep, technical rocks to spice things up. It’s essentially two ‘big’ climbs and descents. While the climbs contain have some very steep gradients they come with a big dollop of pretty to help take your mind off it. It starts from the railway station car park on the southern end of Barmouth bridge (GR628140).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Rhydcriw Round

A big ride that start with the Marin trail before splitting off for a natural loop on forest roads and bridleways including a section of the 'Sarn helen' trail before rejoining the Marin to finish.
(please note this GPX starts from the road outside the Marin Trail due to the carpark being closed)

Approximately 20km (12 miles), but don't be fooled by the short distance, the ride has nearly 600m of climbing, which of course means plenty of time going downhill at great speeds, firstly on a moorland track, as you dip into Wensleydale, then secondly over grouse moors, shooting butts and grassy singletrack. The final 4km drop you more than 300 vertical metres down to the Dales Bike Centre where an epic cake usually awaits.

This route was written about in MBR magazine in 2014 but here it starts at Edmundbyers where there is a good pub, and it means the best descent is left until last. Save for a dry breezy day for best results

An easy ride that takes around an hour (around 9.7km). It starts form the Neptune Staircase lochs riding north on the well surfaced side of the canal. You can park in Banavie car park

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Cow Hill is a challenging natural trail that is 10.8km long. Although short it is steep and physically rather than technically hard. You can park in the Braveheart car park in Glen Nevis taking the top car park path out to start the route.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

West Highlands Way and Cow Hill route is a diffcult epic MTB ride that is 20.9 km long. Park up in the Braveheart car park in Glen Nevis riding out towards the West Highland Way. It is challenging and fast with just a few section of hike a bike.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

The Cut Gate Out and Back 40km MTB route is an out and back mountain bike route taking in Cut Gate in the Peak District. It’s a great trail ridden in either direction, by following the route as suggested you don’t miss out on any of the magic offered by this Dark Peak classic ride. Being a classic it gets quite a bit of traffic from both walkers and cyclists so the Park Authority has done a bit of work to maintain the trail. That said the single track is superb, a little testing in places but generally within the abilities of all mountain bikers.

Start Point

This description starts the edge of Ladybower Reservoir, you could also start from Langsett to the north depending on which way you are entering the Peaks. As it’s an out and back you don’t miss out!

Route guide courtesy of Hit The Hills. There is more details and description of the route here on the Hit The Hills Site.

Hit The Hills specialises in providing the best cycling weekends in the UK.

A MTB ride around the Devils Punch Bowl and Hindhead. The route is about 21 miles long and starts (and ends) on Tilford road in Tilford Village Green. The route covers quite a lot of fireroad type terrain (wide paths). It lacks a bit of gnarl but a good XC fitness ride.

From the old derelict ‘Upper Bell’ pub turn left to go down the side of the pub following Warren road, this drops down quite dramatically, you'll come to a t-junction, turn right, after a short distance you arrive on the main road to Burham.

Going down this (under the A229) take the first right (difficult when busy) and follow the road towards Burham, shortly you'll come to a left hand turn for Eccles, follow this down (past the Bull pub) and you'll arrive at Aylesford priory, turn right just before the priory and follow the concrete road towards the water works, you come to a anti-motorbike gate.

Go through and follow the track (1 mile approx) through the woods until you come to a t-junction near some power line towers. Turn right and follow the track (about a mile) through to another large gate.

Cross this, or turn right and through another anti-bike gate, and across a field, you're now in lower Burham, go past the Church (on your left) and follow the dirt track along the river’s edge, keeping to the rough pathway.

Shortly you'll arrive in Wouldham village, with its church and famous resident (see battle of Trafalgar for details) keep on the main road and eventually you'll arrive at the motorway bridge. (underneath) At this point you need to turn right (2nd right, not the Burham road)and follow the road upwards, (another waterworks) through a small gate, and down beside the railway lines, the road goes back up, (quite steep) until you arrive at a t-junction.

(turn right here to go down over the railway line (bridge) to the end and follow a gravel track up through the woods, left at the top, and come out again at the top of bluebell hill) or turn left, up and over the motorway (M2) (bridge)and out onto Stony lane which brings you out on Rochester Maidstone road.

Turn right and follow the road about a mile to the main roundabout at Bridgewood. Crossing over and following the road up towards Walderslade, you'll see a footbridge off in the distance, when you arrive at the bridge, cross over and follow the road up (over the M2) past the crematorium (on your left) to the end (t-junction) turn left and you'll be back where you started 2 hours ago!
Read more at http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Bluebell_Hill_Circular_Route-Cycle-Route-5659.html#2iRyxEFB18O8zJP8.99

The Cairan Path is an epic 45km route in the Scottish Highlands. It starts at the Ice Factor car park in Konlochleven.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highland.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

This is a 10 mile mountain bike route around Moel Famau in the Clwydian Range, a chain of hills just inside the North Wales border near Chester. The riding on this route, although not very technical, has some fast descents and some very steep grassy climbs. It’s a beautiful route the second half of which is on a permissive bridleway. With the amount of grassy trails on this ride it is best tackled on a dry day.

Start from the Moel Famau lower car park (GR172611). Follow the trail, signed as a cycle route, out the back of the car park almost opposite the entrance barrier. Follow it around to the right, past a junction with a footpath on the left, and straight up to where it meets a fire track on a bend. Climb straight up the fire track. Go straight on at the first junction to the second junction, at the crest (GR178616).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Moel Famau

This is a 13 mile mountain bike route follows the old winter and summer pack-horse routes in the mountains behind Barmouth, in Southern Snowdonia. The 'Pont Scethin' loop is a classic mountain bike route in the area, with some big climbs, stunning views and technical rocky descending. Although the shortest of the Pont Scethin routes it’s still not an easy undertaking and at highest point you will be very exposed to the elements.

Start from the car park with the public toilets by the main road (GR589217). Turn right out of the car park then immediately go past the entrance to the pub on the right to the next junction with a lane on the right (GR591219). Bear right and climb the lane with the houses on the left and trees on the right to a gate straight ahead by the last house. Go through the gate and climb the double track through the trees for some time to a three way junction (GR597222).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Port Scethin

This mountain bike route of 18.4 miles climbs through Macc Forest to the Cat and Fiddle pub before looping back through Three Shire Heads. The ride is a good taster of rocky Peak District riding, and includes some great descents.

1. Start from the Trentaback car park opposite the Trentaback Reservoir (GR961711). Turn left out of the car park and descend to a junction by the reservoir. Turn right and follow the lane, keeping the reservoir on the left, to a junction at the Leather’s Smithy pub. Turn right and climb the lane to a gate at the start of a wide gravel track on the left (GR959717). Go through the gate a climb the concessional bridleway into Macc Forest. Bear left and go past a gate on the right to a forked junction. Take the right hand track and continue climbing to a four-way junction at a stone building. Go up the second track on the right for a steep climb on the wide forest track in the direction of the sign pointing to Walker Barn. The track immediately bears left and climbs to a gate at the edge of the forest. After the gate turn right for a short but steep climb to the next junction (GR962731).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Macc Forest

The Dartmoor Devon Killer Loop MTB GPS route is 40km long and has 1500m of climbing. It kicks off in North Bovey in Dartmoor national park. One note at Peck Farm keep the farm on your left as you climb, the trail goes round to the right.

Epping Forest MTB Loop is north east of London. Epping Forest is woodland and heathland and is muddy in in the winter (and sometimes in the summer as drains poorly). This route kicks off form High Beech (High Beech, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4). It is 25km long.

The Cheddar Gorge, Mendips MTB route is 14km long. Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, near the village of Cheddar in Somerset. The track is full of singletrack, Black Down open moorland, Rowberrow Warren Woodland, technical climbs, and the rooty, fast descent down the Cheddar Gorge hillside itself.

This Hayfield, Peak District MTB GPS Route is 19 miles long. It starts in Hayfield, SK12. It loops around Lantern Pike, then New Allotments, down Foxholes Clough and the Elle Bank descent, climbs passed Kinder Reservoir and then Middle Moor.

Nan Bield Pass MTB Route in the Lake District is infamous. It revolves around reaching the Nan Bield Pass then doing the Kentmere Common descent down to Stile End. It's full of rocky sections, fast singletrack, chutes and ruts. It is 10 miles long.

West Highland Way and Dumgoyne is a MTB GPS route on the putskirts of Glasgow a stones throw from the big city. It starts from Milngavie Ward, East Dunbartonshire, G62 6PB, Scotland. It is 17 miles long.

The Torridon (Coulags to Achnashellach) GPS MTB Track starts from Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Ward, Highland, IV54 8YN. It is 14km long. It is a firm, stony trail is rideable in all conditions.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

The Pheasant track is a MTB GPS route of 11 miles that starts from Glyn Ceiriog in North Wales. It heads west along the Ceiriog Valley before turning into the hills for a return route with some great rocky descending, including the Pheasant Track.

Start from the car park by the Community Centre in Glyn Ceiriog (GR204379). Turn right out of the car park and follow the main road to the roundabout at the centre of the village, by the Glyn Valley Hotel. Take the second exit to go past the front of the hotel then past a public toilet on the left. At the next junction go straight on to follow the road along the bottom of the valley out of the village. A while later go past the entrance to the campsite, on the left, to the next junction a short distance later, a crossroad junction just in the trees with a driveway on the right and a gated track on the left (GR198363).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Pheasant Track

The Glencoe Lochan MTB GPS route is an Teasy 1.6 to 3.2 km track in the Fort William and Lochaber's region. There are two short family orientated way marked routes that start from the Glencoe Lochan car park.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highland.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

The West Highland Way and Devils Staircase MTGB GPS route is a 35km epic route. Park in Glencoe Village and then head out on the B road past the Clachaig pub. At the A82 go straight over and into the parking area. From here ride up the glen on single track just accesible after the "No entry" signposts form the parking area back on the A82. Single track turns into double track at a farm.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Loch Affric MTB GPS Route is a challenging 17km route with a total ascent of 237 metres in the Loch Ness region. The start is grid reference is NH 189 227 which is the Affric Forest forestry car park.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Corrieyairack Pass GPS MTB route is a an epic 40km trail with 1072 metres of ascent. It starts and you park in Fort Augustus, head east and skirt around Loch Ness for 2km until you begin to climb.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Bealach Brittle MTB GPS loop is a 18.25 km trail ride in the Isle Of Skye, United Kingdom. There is a total ascent of 437.8 m and has a maximum elevation of 228. It starts at the Forestry Commission car park on the Glen Brittle road and follow the gently climbing fire road as it follows parallel with the road below. It's in the easy category with great views.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Sligachan MTB GPS Route is an epic 46km trail with an ascent of 1000m. Set off from the Sligachan hotel and ride 14km south on the A87. At Luib turn of the road and through a gate signposted to Torrin.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Aldie Burn MTB GPS route is a challenging12.19 mile ride in Tain. There is a total ascent of 911.71 ft and has a maximum elevation of 879.56 ft. Park at the Aldie Burn forestry commission car park.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Loch Clair is an Easy graded 6.4 mile MTB GPS route in the Torridon area. It has a total ascent of 360.82 ft and a maximum elevation of 535.63 feet. Park opposite the road to Loch Clair. Ride over the bridge along the orad towards the Loch.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Torridon Coulags MTB GPS Route is an epic 46 km ( 29.71 mile) route in the North Highlands . This route has a total ascent of 2603.52 ft and has a maximum elevation of 1,391.47 ft.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Achnashellach Tea Hut Loop is an epic 9.5km GPS MTB route in the North Highlands region. It has a total ascent of 1675.56 ft and a maximum elevation of 1,252.17 ft. It starsts form the local Achnashellach train station car park.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Old Logging Way, Aviemore MTB Route is a This is a 20km Easy graded route near Aviemore, in the Cairngorms region. The route has a total ascent of 629.13 ft and has a maximum elevation of 1,164.24 ft. You can park in Aviemore town centre.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

The Sluggan is a 19km challenging GPS MTB route in the Cairngorms region of the Highlands. There is a total ascent of 633.75 ft and a maximum elevation of 1,136.52 ft. You start and park in Aviemore town centre and follow the Old Logging Way cycle track out of the town.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

The Burma Road MTB GPS route is a 42km Epic ride in the Cairngorms region of the Highlands. There us a total ascent of 2270.52 ft and has a maximum elevation of 2,292.42 ft. It starts in Aviemore town centre. Head south towards the roundabout on the outskirts of the town by the Italian restaurant

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Ballatar to Aboyne MTB GPS Route is a 16km Easy graded route in the Cairngorms region of the Highlands. Starting from either of the two local bike shops in Ballatar follow the signs to the old train station. Follow signs to the Deeside Way.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Loch Kinord, in Aboyne is a 24km challenging MTB GPS route in the Cairngorms region of the Highlands. Starting from either of the two local bike shops in Ballatar follow the signs to the old train station. Follow signs to the Deeside Way.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Capel Mounth MTB Route is an Epic 24.5 km GPS MTB route in the Cairngorms region of the Highlands. The route starts from the Forestry Commission car park at Glen Doll.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Culbin Sands MTB GPS Route is a 4km easy route in the Moray region of the Highlands. It starts from Welhill car park.

The route was kindly donated by DMBinS Highland E-Guide which is a great resource and has extra detail on this route as well as being packed full of other routes and helpful advice across the Highlands region.

Although this is an excellent mountain bike route it utilises multi-use paths and trails. It is important we adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code at all times when using the route. For more information on what the code means for mountain bikers read the ‘Do The Ride Thing’ guide from DMBinS.

Deeside Way - Aberdeen to Drumoak is a 17km GPS route for walkers and cyclists along the Deeside Way. Also known as the Old Deeside Line in Aberdeen begin at the Polmuir Road entrance to Duthie Park joining the path behind the glass enclosed Winter Gardens. Head west through the suburbs of Aberdeen to arrive at Peterculter. Follow the path through Peterculter and pick up the old line again near the old Peterculter Station. After a short distance leave the old line again and join the quiet country road at Coalford heading towards Dalmaik where you leave the road and follow the path until you reach the access road to the playing fields. Follow the access road to where it joins the public road with the path beside it and on into Drumoak. You can catch a ‘bus here back into Aberdeen or carry on along the Deeside Way to Banchory and beyond.

Deeside Way - Drumoak to Banchory is an 11km GPS MTB route for walkers and cyclists along the Deeside Way.

Head west out of Drumoak on the pavement beside the A93 and join the path on the left. The path follows the A93 until you reach Crathes, here the path shares the pavement for a short distance before turning left at the road junction. Cross the road at the waymarker onto the private access road. Follow the private road between the houses through a gate and across the old sand and gravel works until you arrive at a car park for the playing fields. Here walkers can cross the old stone pack bridge, cyclists and horses should follow the waymarkers to rejoin the path after the pack bridge.

Deeside Way - Banchory to Aboyne is a 21km MTB GPS route for walkers and cyclists along the Deeside way.

This the longest section of the Deeside Way and most of the route is not on the old railway line. There are some hilly sections which provide great views over the surrounding countryside.

Leave the King George V Park onto Dee Street and head south over the river, for walkers there’s a path opposite the bridge up some steps, for cyclists bear left and take the road on the right following the signs for Scolty. Turn right into the forest, past the Forestry Commission car park and follow the waymarkers on forest tracks through Blackhall Forest until you arrive at the Shooting Greens car park. Leave the car park on the path beside the public road heading for Potarch. The route is through Slewdrum Forest and farmland arriving at Potarch at the Green. Head for the Potarch Inn and then bear right over the bridge to another car park where you pick up the path beside the ‘bus stop. After a couple of miles you arrive at Kincardine O’ Neil, the oldest village on Deeside.

Go along the main street until you turn up Pitmurchie Road, just before the filling station.The path branches off to the left, keep straight on, through a gate after which the path turns left, along field edges and then climbs up through woodland. Descend to a turning area, cross and then descend steeply through woodland until you reach the bridge over the Dess Burn. The path climbs steeply up to the public road on the other side where you should use the verge for about 70 metres before crossing and rejoining the path at a field gate.

Cross farm land taking care if there are cows in the field where they get access to water, until you rejoin the old line. Head west until you reach a public road. The Deeside Way currently stops here and to reach Aboyne you will either have to use the road verge of the busy A93 Deeside Road or go over the cattle grid and, using a map, go around the golf course to reach the village centre. The old line ahead is currently blocked, preventing its use. Aberdeenshire Council is currently trying to identify a satisfactory route to complete this section.

Deeside Way - Aboyne to Ballater is a 17.7km MTB GPS route for walkers and cyclists

The path leaves the car park beside the Victory Hall in the centre of Aboyne and is on the old line again so gradients are gentle.

Continue west until you cross the A93 east of Aboyne, after a couple of miles you will arrive at a large layby and picnic area beside the Deeside Gliding Club airfield where you can watch gliders being towed up by plane and landing under their own steam. The path leaves the layby at the western end and continues on to Dinnet where it crosses the public road beside the old Dinnet Station, now the estate office for Dinnet Estate.

As the path continues on the landscape changes to heather and birch trees, an indication that you are approaching an upland area with glimpses of hills and mountains beginning to become more frequent. Eventually the path arrives at Cambus O’ May where you will see the old station building, now a holiday cottage and the impressive suspension bridge over the River Dee. This a popular picnic spot in the summer popular with locals and visitors. As you leave Cambus you will pass in front of Cutaway Cottage, so called because when the railway was built a section of the end of the cottage was demolished to allow the trains to pass.

Passing the Cambus O’ May Cheese Creamery, a short distance further on you will pass Tullich Kirkyard worth a short detour to view the old graves and historic stones. Crossing the A93 again the path approaches Ballater, eventually winding between houses to finish at the Old Royal Station now a visitor centre and museum with displays showing the Royal Family’s involvement with the Deeside Line dating back to Queen Victorias time.

This mountain bike route of 29.2 miles starts from Ingleton on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It heads out on a clockwise route around Ingleborough going under the Ribblehead Viaduct to reach Cam End junction before returning via the Pennine Bridleway. There is a great variety of riding with moorland tracks, hardpack double track, sheep clipped grass, fun singletrack and some rocky bits. It’s a great ride with big views and not many really steep bits or hugely technical sections.

Start from the Information Centre car park (GR694730). Leave the car park keeping the visitor centre on the right then at the T-junction at the exit turn right. Go under the bridge then at the following junction turn left and descend a short way to a junction at the bottom. Turn left and go across the bridge over the river to a junction directly after (GR694732). Turn right and follow the road out of the houses for a steep climb through the trees. After a while the lane plateaus and goes down a gentle descent before climbing again to a gated junction on a right hand bend (GR699745).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Ingleton and Cam End.

This is a mountain bike route of 11 miles that starts from Glyn Ceiriog in North Wales. It heads west along the Ceiriog Valley before turning into the hills for a return route with some great rocky descending, including the Pheasant Track.

Start from the car park by the Community Centre in Glyn Ceiriog (GR204379). Turn right out of the car park and follow the main road to the roundabout at the centre of the village, by the Glyn Valley Hotel. Take the second exit to go past the front of the hotel then past a public toilet on the left. At the next junction go straight on to follow the road along the bottom of the valley out of the village. A while later go past the entrance to the campsite, on the left, to the next junction a short distance later, a crossroad junction just in the trees with a driveway on the right and a gated track on the left (GR198363).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Pheasant Track Short

This mountain bike route of 18.4 miles starts from Ruthin in North Wales. It is essentially one big climb and one big descent around the far side of Moel Famau, following the line of the Clwydian Range. There is a good mixture of trails with double track and singletrack, loam and rocks all combined with stunning views across this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Start from the Craft Centre car park in Ruthin (GR125586). At the junction at the exit of the car park turn right then follow the road past Tesco, on the left, to the roundabout.

This mountain bike route of 19.1 miles starts from just outside Conwy in North Wales. It contains some hard riding, including a long rocky climb to the summit of Drum mountain at 770m. The pay back is a 3.5 mile descent from the summit and that’s only one of a number of great descents. As well as good riding there are fantastic views across the coast and the Great Orme.

The ride starts from a car park at a junction on the Sychnant pass road, by Crow's Nest Hall (GR759769). Turn right out of the exit to the car park and follow the singletrack lane away from the road junction, keeping the hill on the right. Stay on the lane and follow it all the way to where it ends to a T-junction (GR764756). Turn right and start the first big climb of the day. Go straight on at the next junction then, after a left then right hand bend, go straight on at the following junction. At a junction with a track on the right follow the lane left over a stream, then bear right past a track on the left. Continue climbing the lane to a forked junction at a house (GR754745). Turn left and follow the sign for the chapel. Ignore the next road on the left and continue climbing the tarmac. Near the top of the hill, by a farm on the right, go straight through a gate and onto the concrete track. A short distance later take the muddy track on the left and follow it to a junction at the top of the climb (GR751738).

The Trail Mixer Route starts and finishes at the Todmorden Bike Shop the Cycle Factory. This 24.5 KM route gets its name for riding over the same ground twice on a certain section and cleverly linking into two different descents that are both first class and a technical challenge. This mountain bike ride also features a mass of packhorse trails and elements of the Pennine Bridleway.

From the off you leave the bike shop and head along the A646 towards Burnley, we recommend breaking off into Centre Vale Park and re-joining the main road at the other side of the park. About ½ a mile up the road up you head to the trails and climb up through heavy woodland track of Jumps Lane until you reach open moorland.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Trail Mixer

Starting at the Shepherds Rest Inn this mountain bike route takes in all the hills above Todmorden which has a unique 3 sided valley. The route starts with some great off road terrain in the form of the Pennine Bridleway and the first climb features Calderdale Off Road Climb 14. The route continues on an old pack-horse trail before sharply descending to the village of Walsden. At this point comes the biggest challenge on the ride in the form of Calderdale Off Road Climb 19, a mix of steep road and technical terrain up to the areas trig point. The next section on Limers Gate offers a fast fire road before linking into the regeneration project of Flower Scar Rd and the country road descent to Cornholme. Some challenging tarmac lies ahead before you enter some of the best natural mountain biking in the area and a technical descent to the valley floor. It’s uphill back to the start from here with one more installment of Pennine Bridleway descent.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Above the Foxes Den

This ride starts in the Upper Calder Valley town of Todmorden and dips two wheels firmly in the counties of Yorkshire & Lancashire. Featuring 5 challenging climbs of mixed terrain and variety of natural trails this mid distance mountain bike route is superb.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Land Of Two Counties

The Todmorden Packhorse mountain bike ride covers over 25km of terrain packing a punch and stamping its authority as a quality natural route.

The route begins in the town centre of Todmorden which boasts the steepest hills of all the Calderdale towns in our opinion and proves its worth from the off taking on ‘Pexwood Packhorse’ Calderdale off Road Climb 21. The climb is super steep and technical with the elevation gain surprising as you look down into the valley floor and admire the historic railway and canal architecture.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route description for this ride is available on their website here: The Todmorden Packhorse

The route will leave Cycle Factory and head east on the A646 for riders to spin their legs and warm up before heading to the hills. The first climb of the day heads out the valley floor on the Strava segment known as the ‘Stoodley Lung Buster’. The aim on the day is to climb this fire style road at a steady pace to the top.

From Harvelin Park the route follows a flat section before climbing up to one of the popular climbs in the area ‘London Road’. This bridleway hugs the hillside and the climb is gradual to Swillington. The wind can feature and be in your face but fingers crossed the weather will be kind. On the final section to the farm gate there is a rock garden that can be ridden or bypassed depending upon one’s mood.

From Swillington the route follows a fast farm style road before heading to high ground on Whitaker Road. This part of the ride forms a loop of Erringden Grange and then retraces the steps back to Harvelin Park. On route the descent of London Road is a feature and rides well the majority of the year.

A short section of the bridleways and Pennine Bridleway around Mankinholes and Lumbutts takes you to the Top Brink Inn. There is a steep cobbled descent on offer for the braver riders and those that don’t fancy it can loop around through the car park. The route continues on the road climbing up to the Shepherds Rest Inn before heading off road for the final time descending into the heart of Todmorden. A simple roll on the main road back to Cycle Factory and you are done.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route description for this ride is available on their website here: ​Project Test Ride

A classic short mountain bike loop starting in the tourist town of Hebden Bridge. This ride is 13 miles long and graded hard. It takes in some great riding around Hardcastle Crags, Walshaw, Widdop, Blackshaw Head and Ragley. The route begins with a steady tarmac climb until the road rolls down to Hardcastle Crags. Just before the visitor car park there is a hidden bridleway to the right and the real challenge is clearing it without putting your foot down ‘dabbing’ over this very short but technical climb, both power and bike handling skills are needed to overcome the first real challenge of the day.

The route continues up through the Crags before you take a left up to Shackelton Knoll. This climb is steep on a good day and the time of year can really effect traction as you make your way to the top. A grass descent then drops you through a small hamlet and onto a fast section to Alcomden Water before climbing up to the Calder/Aire Link at Clough Foot.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route description for this ride is available on their website here: ​Hebden Bridge MTB

Starting at the cycle friendly Stubbing Wharf Pub Hebden Bridge this short (12.5 miles) mountain bike ride features some of the best descents in the area. This route is hilly compared to some of the other popular mountain bike locations in England and effort on the climbs is rewarded on the descents.

This ride features four great descents three of which will put a guaranteed smile on your face and offer experienced mountain bikers a good technical challenge.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route description for this ride is available on their website here: ​MTB Great Descents Ride

If you want to go out on a big bike ride for the day, and by the day we mean up to 24 hours maybe more; the Calderdale Big Dog provides such a challenge. The route exists after 7 local mountain bikers set out to conquer 50 of the best off road climbs in Calderdale. The route covers a 152 miles and climbs a staggering 23,000ft, big numbers in the world of mountain biking. At this point you are probably thinking why would a group of people attempt this? The simple answer was to raise funds for Bipolar UK and obviously complete the challenge of a lifetime. The team rose over £3K for the charity completing the route in 23 hours.

The Route

So how hard is the actual route….honestly pretty brutal, due to the route being based on climbs the route very much follows a up and down spiked profile with very little time spent on the flat lands just spinning away. If you are not familiar with the area Calderdale is made up of steep sided valleys that offer some of the best natural mountain biking in the UK.

Riding the Route

Realistically not many people are going to attempt this ride in one go, think that is best left for the extreme and crazy few of the mountain bike community. However the route could be ridden over a number of days or simply pick a section and enjoy what Calderdale has to offer.

GPS log courtesy of Cycle Calderdale. A full route description for this ride is available on their website here: ​Calderdale Big Dog

This 21.5 mile mountain bike route is an out and back on the Cut Gate trail directly north of the Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District, with a loop around Langsett Reservoir at the halfway point. This ride has some excellent rocky descending that gets very technical in places. It also crosses a lot of trails on exposed peat, so it is advisable not to ride this route in the wet as there are long sections of trail that can be very boggy.

Start from the car park at the Upper Derwent Visitor Centre(GR172893). At exit of the car park turn right and follow the road to the roundabout behind the Visitor Centre then take the second exit, a gated road directly to the left of the entrance to the Visitor Centre. The road passes underneath the Derwent dam before bearing right and climbing to a junction (GR174894). Turn sharp left and follow lane, which soon becomes a wide gravel track. Keep following the wide track up the right hand side of the valley past the Derwent then Howden reservoirs. Continue climbing past the end of the Howden reservoir then after going through a gate descend a short way to a junction. Turn right to a bridge and ford, at the stream crossing (GR170963).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Cut Gate

Route starts behind the White Hart pub on a very steep and punchy 10m climb. From there the route climbs steady to over 500m with some outstanding views of Talybont on Usk Reservoir on your right hand side. At this point you are going to cross over the Bryniau Gleision moor, be prepared this is a very exposed crossing.

From here you have an exciting 2.5km descent down to Pontsticill reservoir. At this point the route can be shorten by heading towards the Taff trail and back to the start point. if your legs are feeling good head North and back up a Bridleway towards the highest point in the route 599m and the famous Gap, given this name as a saddle between Fan Y big and Cribyn, some of the heights mountains in South Wales.

Descend from here to Cwmcynwyn where you will be met by very quite country roads and a welcome spin of your legs after climbing over 1200m over the course of the ride.

The Talybont on Usk cross over MTB route starts behind the White Hart pub on a very steep and punchy 10m climb. From there the route climbs steady to over 500m with some outstanding views of Talybont on Usk Reservoir on your right hand side. At this point you traverse the valley heading East around the Dyffryn crawnon valley heading towards the Cwm Pyrgad bridle way descent.

Once this 1KM descent has been completed you are going to head alone the valley floor North towards another Bridle way ascent, this bridleway will take you back up to the 1st ridge line looking over the stunning Talybont Reservoir. Descend past the Adventure centre and head towards the Taff trail and a nice easy finish

Park right next to the beautiful Talybont on Usk Reservoir, this is a large car park, which is traffic free and allows you to get everything ready with out the worry of car zooming past. Once you leave the car park head North towards the Dam wall which is situated 1KM away from the parking spot. Cross over the dam taking in the magical wonder of the views as well as the history of the building of the dam.

After crossing the dam you will head south and the ground under your wheels will be hard pack fire road, this fire road is referred to as the Taff Trail, follow the same trail slowing climbing to 400m. This this point stop and enjoy the magnificent views of the Talybont valley and wonder how easy it was to climb so high. At this point you have 3 choices, descend the road, be warned the road is very steep and some car struggle to climb it, however if there is a need to get out quickly this is an option. Option 2 repeat the route backwards doing exactly what you have just done but in reverse. Our preferred route however is to take the road to your right for 20metres and take the above fire road back towards the head of the dam. The trail is slightly more challenging with regard to terrain and offered to option of making the route a little more challenging if this is what is needed.

The above fire track with evenly cross over the Taff trail and you will cross over the head of the Dam again and head back your car.Start point SO099 196 = Car parkDistance and grade this is a 19Km, Easy Family ride

This ride kicks off (and ends) at the Devils Punch Bowl car park in Hindhead. Lots of fun descents that are gnarly, can get quite steep, the occasional (breath holding) shute down on top also. It can get quite technical and the ups can be steep. I did quite a lot of pushing up but was worth it for the gnarly descents. Natural feel but a few carved sections and a really neat downhill area. Enjoy. About 8-9 miles long.

This is a mountain bike route of 37 miles that starts in Ingleton, on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It is a ride across big moors with some great rocky descents and lots of limestone features to look at on the way. The first half of the route heads out around Whernside before returning on the Pennine Bridleway.

Start from the Information Centre car park (GR694730). Leave the car park keeping the visitor centre on the right then at the T-junction at the exit turn right. Go under the bridge then at the following junction turn left and descend a short way to a junction at the bottom. Turn left and go across the bridge over the river to a junction directly after (GR694732). Turn right and follow the road out of the houses for a steep climb through the trees. After a while the lane plateaus and goes down a gentle descent before climbing again to a gated junction on a right hand bend (GR699745).

This is a 29.5 mile mountain bike ride starting from Clapham on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales, which is also home to Ingleborough cave. The route heads east from the village following the Pennine Bridleway before doing a loop around Pen y Ghent, then returning on more of the Pennine Bridleway. The route uses a lot of the rocky Dales double track with some great sections of singletrack and some grassy riding to Foxup.

The ride starts from the National Park Car park in Clapham, with the Clapham Bunkhouse, Café and Bar right at the entrance. At the exit of the car park turn right and follow the road to the junction in front of the church. Turn right onto the wide rocky track, then at the next junction immediately after turn left. Climb the double track through two tunnels then continue up the steep climb to a three-way junction at the top. Take the track on the right and follow the double track between the stone walls. The track starts descending gently at the first set of trees but steepens just before the second set trees. Keep descending the track until it reaches a crossroad junction with a lane.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Clapham and Pen-y-ghent

Cadair Berwyn Loop is a mountain bike track in the western end of Ceiriog Valley, Llangollen and the Berwyns in North Wales. It is graded as Hard / Difficult and is 32 miles long. It circles the mountain in a clockwise direction with a pretty equal split between quite country lanes and middle of nowhere feeling moors. The ride incorporates some of the best descents the area has to offer, including the Wayfarer. It’s a fun but hard ride with fantastic views, definitely one of my favourites.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Cadair Berwyn Loop

This is an 18.5 mile mountain bike route that starts in Bakewell and travels through the hills around the Chatsworth area of the White Peak. It is a ride of two halves with the first being on well-draining gritstone trails and the second on loamy woodland trails and limestone double track. There is a lot of variety and some great descents, as well as stunning views.

Start from the old railway station car park on the Monsal Trail (GR222690). Exit the car park by the road and turn left to ride away from the station building. A short distance later at the next junction turn left. Climb the lane and cross the bridge over the Monsal Trail.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: The Chatsworth Circuit

This mountain bike route of 7.3 miles starts from Ffrith and travels over Hope Mountain, one of the first hills on the Welsh side of the North Wales border, near Chester and not far from the Clwydian Range. While there are some steep climbs they are on quiet country lanes, which makes accessing the trails on the hills a little easier. It’s a quiet area with stunning views and some fun riding, so great for a morning or afternoon blast. Some of the trails can be quite muddy in the wet.

It kicks off from the small bridge over the stream on the main road through Ffrith. Head into the village, immediately passing the gated entrance to the village hall and playing fields on the right. Continue ahead to the far side of the village where the road goes up a short climb to a junction with a lane on the right. Go straight on along the road to head up the valley, eventually coming to a junction with a road on the left dropping into the bottom of the valley. Go straight on and climb the road into Llanfynydd, to a junction by the pub in the middle of the village.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Hope Mountain.

Helvellyn mountain bike route is in the Eastern Lake District. It is graded Hard / Difficult. it is a very technical 13 mile route over the summit of Helvellyn, It climbs Sticks Pass and descends Dolywagon Pike and Grisedale. With steep boulder covered descents and long sections of hike’a’bike this ride is a very big test of your stamina and riding skills.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Helvellyn

Hebden Bridge - Heptonstall Moor GPS mountain bike route is in Calderdale in West Yorkshire. It is graded moderate. This mountain bike route of 21.8 miles starts in Hebden Bridge. It climbs west out of the town on a circular route around Heptonstall Moor. The rocky trails are not particularly technical but there are some long, testing climbs and fast descents. This includes a 3.5 miles descent back to Hebden Bridge to finish the ride.

This mountain bike route of 29.9 miles starts from near the Ribblehead Viaduct on the western side of the Yorkshire Dales. It uses Cam High Road and the Pennine Way for a ride around Hawes and back. While mainly using double track there is a bit of everything with fast blasts, steep technical riding, some hard climbing and easy spins with stunning views. In wetter weather, this can be a very big ride but with Hawes, at the halfway point there are opportunities for refuelling and bike maintenance.

Start from the layby at the junction of the B6255 and B6479 just below The Station Inn, near the Ribblehead Viaduct (GR766792). Turn right from the layby and climb the B6255 away from the junction. After a while, the road passes the Gearstones cottages and outdoor centre on the right. Continue following the road, which after a while goes around a right hand bend and through a dip. Climb out of the dip to a left-hand bend at the top, with a junction to a gated track on the right (GR785803). Turn right onto the gravel track and go through the gate then descend straight ahead to the bridge.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Ribblehead and Hawes

Cilcain and Keegan's Lane route is a mountain bike route of 11.4 miles that starts just above the village of Cilcain in the Clwydian Range in North Wales. The route includes some of the best descents these hills have to offer including Keegan’s lane, at the bottom of which the famous footballer used to live (so I’m told, as I ride bikes). The ride has great variety with fast as you dare rocky double track, flowing singletrack, a big climb and some stunning views.

1. The ride starts from the view point car park above Cilcain (GR170652). Turn right from the car park the follow the lane up a gentle climb to a crossroad junction (GR166653). Go across the junction then climb the lane straight on. Go past a farm on the right where the lane becomes a dirt track. Bear right then left on the double track through the trees, then immediately after leaving the trees bear right then left again.

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Cilcain and Keegan's Lane

The Snowdon Ranger MTB GPS Route in Snowdon in North Wales is an 11.5 mile mountain bike route on the largest mountain in Wales. It's a big step up in technical difficulty from the Llanberis Path route with lots of steep, loose riding on big rocks with lots of switchbacks. It also gets you away from the hordes of walkers so you can really concentrate on pushing your limits. Please adhere to the times of the voluntary bike ban.

1. Start from the main car park, next to the Electric Mountain visitor centre, in Llanberis (GR580601). At the exit of the car park turn left onto the main road and ride past the Electric Mountain visitor centre on the left. Continue following the road straight on, past the Snowdon Mountain Railway at the far side of Llanberis, then climb to a mini roundabout junction just after (GR583596). Turn right and follow the lane past the line of houses on the left to a junction with a lane on the right. Go straight on past the end of the houses then across a cattle grid for the first climb where the road becomes very steep. At the top of the very steep incline go past Pen-y-Ceunant tea house on the left. After the tea house continue climbing the lane to a gate where the lane turns right. Once through the gate follow the lane right up a short, steep climb to the signposted junction with the start of the Llanberis Path on the left (GR581589).

GPS log courtesy of Flattyres-MTB. A full route guide for this ride is available on their website here: Snowdon Ranger